Supervisor Stuart Visser called to order the regular meeting of the Park Township Board held on June 10, 2004 at 6 p.m. 

Present were Supervisor Stuart Visser, Treasurer Jan Steggerda, Clerk Ed Marsilje, Trustees Gene Koopman, Amanda Price, Paul Van Dyke and John Van Iwaarden, and Attorney Dan Martin.

The Treasurer’s Report was given as follows: 

Beginning Balance               $2,909,927

Receipts                           $   203,267

Disbursements                   $   153,806

Ending Balance                  $2,959,388

The Fire Department report indicated 20 calls were made in the month of May and $0 in property damages.  Fire Chief Ken Fought reported all fire equipment is in good working order.   

The Zoning Administrator's Report indicated building permits were issued for 7 single-family homes in May and total permit activity of $2,378,000. 

Koopman reported 6 Liquor inspection reports had been turned in for March.  All establishments were in compliance and good condition.

PUBLIC COMMENTS 

Skip Keeter, 4Skip Keeter, 42 Lakeshore Drive N., questioned the 4^th of July fireworks display contribution thru the M.A.C.C.  He noted it was assessed at $2700, but the Board elected to pay $1500.  He asked if the balance has been paid, and if not, why.

Visser stated the $1500 was the amount approved by the Board and paid.

Eric Fogg, 16275 Quincy Street, proposed to Ottawa Aviation and the Airport Committee his desire to obtain a military aircraft from the government to be used as a display.  There would be no cost for the aircraft.  It would always be a federal government asset.  He asked the Board for approval to start the acquisition process.

Van Iwaarden questioned the maintenance of an aircraft display.

Fogg answered he would like an unpainted aluminum aircraft, which requires a one time buffing.  It would be complete on the outside, the inside stripped and sealed. 

Visser questioned the expense to transport the aircraft to Park Township.

Fogg answered it would not be over $5,000 total.

Steggerda stepped down due to conflict of interest.

Marsilje questioned if he would ask Ottawa Aviation or Park Township for the money.

Fogg is unsure.  The expense from the federal government is “fuzzy”, but he feels that it would be a small amount.  He also explained the application process.

Van Iwaarden suggested submitting a report detailing requirements and costs.

Fogg stated the only thing he wants from the Board at this time is the authority to begin the process of acquiring an application.

Price stated Ottawa Aviation is trying to make the airport more of an airpark. It is uncertain if the land where they intend to mount it is Airport property or Park Township’s. 

Visser stated that by consensus, Eric Fogg has approval to proceed with his proposal to obtain a military aircraft, until the need for funds.

ZONING MAP AMENDMENT

Visser stated the Planning Commission recommended the Zoning Map Amendment.  The rezoning from AG to R-3 is for two parcels on Ottawa Beach Road between 144^th Avenue and Pine Creek Trail.  It is Master Planned for R-3. 

Van Iwaarden questioned the future intent of Van Wieren’s property.  

Jerry VanWieren, 713 Ottawa Beach Road, stated his only intention is to split his land into 4 parcels selling only one.  Two parcels are wetland and unbuildable.  The last one is his homestead.

MOTION MADE; MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION CARRIED:  A motion was made by Koopman and supported by Marsilje to approve the Zoning Map Amendment Ordinance ZM-42.

COMMITTEE REPORTS        

Van Dyke stated a $25,000 donation was offered for a new building on the fairgrounds.  However, the lease expires in 23 months and they would like to see it extended 15 more years.

The Board formed a committee for the fairground lease renewal consisting of Stu Visser, Paul Van Dyke and Jan Seggerda.

Price noted upcoming events for the airport include: Power Parchute Fly In on June 19; The Air Affair on August 21; Free Plane Rides (8-17year olds) 3^rd Saturday of June, July & August.  She also stated the Recreation Spring/Summer Sign-Up went well, although a little confusing with Holland and Park Township doing separate registrations.

PAYMENT OF BILLS

MOTION MADE; MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Steggerda and supported by Marsilje to approve the check register for May and bills to be paid for June.

ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 MINUTES PER PERSON)

Brian Rexford, 1762 Main Street, questioned if there was a set fee the Township was asked to donate to the Holland fireworks display.

Marsilje explained that the M.A.C.C. gave the township a table based on population. This was brought to the Board during budget time, and it was decided to continue to donate $1500 as we have done in the past.

BOARD COMMENTS

Visser stated we received an application for the Van Andel’s fireworks display on the south pier to be held on July 4, 2004.

MOTION MADE, MOTION SUPPORTED, MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Marsilje and supported by Van Iwaarden to approve the Van Andel’s Fireworks Display Permit for July 4.

ADJOURN

MOTION MADE; MOTION SUPPORTED; MOTION CARRIED: A motion was made by Koopman and supported by Marsilje to adjourn.